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Guide · 8 parks

National Parks with Beaches

Sand, surf and snorkeling. These national parks combine wild scenery with time on the beach.

Redwood

California · Best May–Oct

Best: May–Oct

Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands · Best Dec–May

Best: Dec–May

Olympic

Washington · Best Jul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep

Acadia

Maine · Best Jun, Sep–Oct

Best: Jun, Sep–Oct

When to go

ParkJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Redwood
Virgin Islands
Channel Islands
Dry Tortugas
National Park of American Samoa
Olympic
Acadia
Indiana Dunes

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Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Ratings are editorial. Rules and road openings change each year, so confirm on the official NPS site before you go.